Futures School – Yearbook I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Course Fees $$ 10$ Prerequisite Application and interview Meets an Occupational Education and Science Lab graduation requirement Student must be capable of self-directing during worktime, and additional hours after school This basic engineering and CAD class is for future engineers, designers and students who like designing and drawing. Introductory exposure to tools and techniques used in the disciplines of mechanical design, architecture, civil design, and other design and engineering related fields. Includes an introduction to sketching, drafting with manual drafting tools, and an introduction to computer aided design (CAD) software. It is a problem-solving class in which individuals and small groups will use techniques such as brainstorming, model-building, and mock-ups to design solutions to problems and then present those ideas. Approximately $50 %$ of the time will be spent using CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, sketchup, and other software that will introduce students to the world of graphical engineering. CAD/CAM, laser cutters, and 3d printers will be used to take drawings and ideas and transfer them to 3-D parts, models, and objects. Students will create a portfolio that will contain their work, organized and presented according to professional standards. Most assigned work can be completed in class, but students can expect up to $\\scriptscriptstyle { \\frac { 1 } { 7 } } / \\scriptscriptstyle { 2 }$ hour of homework per week in order to assemble their portfolio.